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How do you say "machine" in Spanish?
máquina
In Spanish, "machine" is máquina.
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Pronunciation
mah-KEE-nah. Three syllables, stress on the second.
Grammar notes
Feminine noun. Plural: maquinas. General term for mechanical devices.
Example sentence
La maquina lava la ropa.
The machine washes the clothes.
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How to remember máquina
Maquina and machine are cognates. Both refer to a mechanical apparatus.
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Questions about máquina
How do you say "machine" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "machine" is máquina. It is a noun.
How is máquina written in Spanish?
máquina is written using the standard Spanish script.
How is máquina used in a sentence?
Use máquina as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La maquina lava la ropa. (The machine washes the clothes.).
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